- male
- 26 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm a 26-year-old guy and I've been really stressed about an issue I'm having. There's this membrane-like thing that seems to prevent my foreskin from pulling back properly, and it really stings if I try to force it. I came across some info online and I think it might be the frenulum. It's affecting my relationship and Im really worried about it. Is there anything I can do at home to fix it, or does it mean I need to get circumcised? Any advice would be great.
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